Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
$14.09$24.99
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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines · California, Central Coast · United States
$14.09
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, is $17.99. If you want to spend less, Noble Vines Cabernet Sauvignon is $10.95.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe black cherry, cassis, currant, vanilla, hazelnut, toasted pastry, and a smooth, softly tannic finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like approachable California Cabernet with generous fruit, visible oak spice, and tannins that feel polished rather than aggressive.
Why buy it
It is a dependable Paso Robles Cabernet with verified estate vineyard sourcing, clear winemaking details, professional critic recognition, and the Certified California Sustainable seal.
Best for
A satisfying, familiar red for grilled beef, lasagna, barbecue, and casual entertaining.
Style
Ripe, smooth, oak-aged Paso Robles Cabernet with a plush fruit core and a lingering vanilla-toned finish.
Drinks like
Other fruit-forward Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon; softer-style California Cabernet blends with Petite Sirah or Petit Verdot support.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but detailed enough for shoppers who want to know the vineyard source and oak program.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20 minutes if serving the current release; otherwise pour and let it open in the glass.
- Glassware:
- Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux-style glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now for its ripe fruit, or cellar roughly up to 7 years from release based on the winery's guidance.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if re-corked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A fruit-forward Paso Robles Cabernet from J. Lohr Estates, Seven Oaks layers black cherry, cassis, currant, toasted pastry, hazelnut, and vanilla over soft, juicy tannins. A familiar, crowd-pleasing red for grilled meats, lasagna, and weeknight steak dinners from WineDiscounts.com.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
- Producer
- J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Central Coast
- Appellation
- Paso Robles AVA
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 16, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Brenden Wood, red winemaker
- Vineyard source:
- Predominantly J. Lohr estate vineyards opposite the J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center, plus the J. Lohr Sinclair and J. Lohr Jones Ranches north of the winery.
- Vessel:
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks; 100% malolactic fermentation.
About the winery · J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines ›
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines was founded by Jerry Lohr, one of the early pioneers who helped establish the California Central Coast as a serious winegrowing region. The family began planting in Monterey in the early 1970s and later recognized Paso Robles as a strong home for Cabernet Sauvignon and other red varieties. Today the winery remains family owned, with estate vineyards in Monterey, Paso Robles, and St. Helena. The Seven Oaks Cabernet sits in the J. Lohr Estates tier and is positioned as the original Paso Robles Cabernet expression from the producer.
Critic reviews
92/100James Suckling
“The visible review text describes it as a good value with rich, layered character; the full note is behind subscription access.”
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“Dark cherry, chocolate and vanilla aromas; the palate balances tannin, cherry and oak into a lingering vanilla finish.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Ripe black cherry, cassis, currant, vanilla, hazelnut, toasted pastry, and a smooth, softly tannic finish.
- What food pairs with J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with grilled steak or burgers, meat lasagna, dark chocolate and smoked brisket or pulled pork.
- How should I serve J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20 minutes if serving the current release; otherwise pour and let it open in the glass. Glass: Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux-style glass.
- Is J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $14.09 it carries a verified 92-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Noble Vines Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $10.95. See Noble Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.